Automotive-Diesel Combo Helps Students Acquire Additional Skills

Posted Thursday, Aug 11, 2011 by Allen B. Ury

Modern automotive technicians are likely to encounter a wide variety of power plants in their work. A 21st century automotive technician is likely to have to address problems with diesel engines, gasoline-electric hybrids and, with increasing frequency, all-electric motors. And all of them are dependent on advanced electronics.

To prepare tomorrow’s automotive technicians for the challenges ahead, WyoTech’s Laramie, Wyo., campus offers an Automotive-Diesel combination elective as part of its Automotive Technology and Diesel Technology career education programs. Students studying either Automotive Technology or Diesel Technology can take two “crossover” courses to expand their knowledge and get valuable hands-on experience with different types of power plants. This higher level of expertise can make a WyoTech graduate very valuable to many employers.

Conversely, students in the Diesel core program may select two classes from the following automotive courses:

Basic Engine Management Systems

Drivability Diagnostics

Chassis

Drivetrain Systems

Upon graduation, students from both programs can take advantage of WyoTech’s Career Services department. Career Services helps students transition from school to the workplace by offering support with everything from resume preparation to identifying and contacting employers.

About the Laramie Campus

Founded in 1966, WyoTech’s Laramie, Wyo., campus now occupies 298,000 square feet, including a 123,000-square-foot diesel/street rod facility. Instructors are seasoned industry professionals who are eager to help students on their way to career success.

For More Information

For more information about the Automotive-Diesel combination program and other automotive and diesel technology career training programs, contact WyoTech’s Laramie campus today!

Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important information, please visit our website at www.wyotech.edu/disclosures.